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You’ve heard that milk is good for you. But exactly how does lactose free milk benefit your body? Read on and prepare to be amazed.

Lactose Free Milk’s 6 Benefits to your Body:

1) Build Strong Bones

Strong bones are essential to living a healthy, active lifestyle. A great way to build and maintain strong bones is to drink lactose free milk. Lactose free milk is a great source of calcium, the mineral responsible for bone health. It’s also a great source of vitamin D, which helps the body absorb calcium. Calcium in the bones decreases with age, and a lack of calcium in the diet can lead to osteoporosis. The result: brittle bones that are more easily broken. And because studies show that dairy products are better for developing strong bones than calcium supplements alone, help avoid these conditions with plenty of lactose free milk!1,2

2) Develop Strong Teeth

In addition to brushing and flossing, one of the best ways to take care of your pearly whites is to drink lactose free milk. Lactose free milk is a tasty way to get your recommended dose of calcium, which is the main constituent of teeth. Calcium also helps keep your jaw strong and your bite in tip top shape.3

3) Help Prevent Kidney Stones

Even though kidney stones are made up of crystallized deposits of calcium, studies show that a high dietary intake of calcium can actually decrease the risk of developing them.1

4) May Help Reduce Risk of Rickets and Osteoporosis

You may be familiar with osteoporosis, an adult condition that leads to brittle, easily broken bones. Rickets is a similar condition that occurs during periods of bone growth. Both of these conditions are caused by a lack of calcium and vitamin D, both readily available in lactose free milk. In both children and adults, calcium can help build and maintain strong bones, helping reduce the risk of bone disease.1,4,5

5) May Help Reduce High Blood Pressure

Did you know that not getting enough calcium in your diet can lead to hypertension, or high blood pressure? Here’s how it happens: if your body is short on calcium, the hormone calcitriol is released, constricting arteries and increasing the pressure needed for your heart to pump blood throughout your body. Lactose free milk and foods that contain calcium can help reduce hypertension and help keep your blood pressure in the safe zone.1

6) May Help Reduce Risk of Colorectal Cancer

Here’s more good news: scientists are performing studies to see if the calcium and vitamin D in lactose free milk can help prevent some forms of cancer. Calcium, and the vitamin D that aids in its absorption, can help to prevent the development of polyps, which can serve as a precursor to colon cancer.1

Conclusion

With a generous amount of calcium, vitamins A, D, and more, milk is a super food for your body. And with none of the lactose that can cause stomach discomfort, Real Goodness™ is the best of both worlds!

References:

  1. Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet: Calcium. http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/calcium.asp Accessed May 14, 2009.
  2. Weaver C, Janie E, Martin B, et al. "Dairy vs. Calcium Carbonate in Promoting Peak Bone Mass and Bone Maintenance During Subsequent Calcium Deficiency." Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. Available at http://www.jbmronline.org/doi/abs/10.1359/jbmr.090303.
  3. National Institutes of Health on Oral Health and Calcium. http://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/oral_health_calcium.cfm. Accessed May 14, 2009.
  4. Medline Plus Definition of Rickets http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000344.htm. Accessed May 14, 2009.
  5. Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet: Vitamin D. http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/vitamind.asp. Accessed May 14, 2009.